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Addendum: Parked Features & Architectural Notes

Source

Derived from brainstorming session: _bmad-output/brainstorming/brainstorm-wordle-clone-2026-07-07/

Architectural Centerpiece

The computer solver engine is the load-bearing system. It pre-computes attempt counts for every word in the bank using multiple algorithms. That data drives: word difficulty ranking (v1), word tier assignment (post-v1), adaptive difficulty (post-v1), percentile ranking (post-v1), streak quality weighting (post-v1), solvability validation (v1), and the computer-guess subgame (post-v1). Build the solver once, unlock features incrementally.

Parked Features (Post-V1)

These are prioritized by friend feedback after v1 ships. Listed in rough dependency order on the solver engine.

Tier 1 — Builds directly on solver data

Feature	Description	Depends on
Adaptive difficulty	Track per-word global averages; words self-sort into difficulty tiers; player MMR drifts with performance	Solver baseline, per-word stats
Percentile ranking	"Top 15%" instead of "#14,327" on results screen	Per-word global stats
Streak quality weighting	Streaks on harder words count more than streaks on easy words	Word difficulty tiers
Daily word + infinite after-play	One shared daily word, then optional endless play	Word bank, game loop

Tier 2 — Extends the experience

Feature	Description	Depends on
Standardized hints	Same hint given to every player on attempt 5 (weak) and 6 (stronger)	Per-word hint definitions
Post-solve learning layer	Definition, etymology, example sentence, picture after solving	External dictionary/image APIs
Computer-guess subgame	Player picks word, computer solves — teaches strategy	Solver engine

Tier 3 — New game modes

Feature	Description	Depends on
Real-time 2-player	Both players guess same word simultaneously	Multiplayer infrastructure
Variable word length	3-letter speed rounds, 7-letter marathon	Word bank expansion
Position-blind hard mode	Yellow/gray only, no green position hints	Game mode framework

Permanently Rejected

• User-submitted words — can't trust community adequacy/moderation
• Time-penalty mechanics — doesn't add value
• Mid-game hints (before attempt 5) — breaks statistical comparability
• No-color-feedback mode — too few attempts for 5-letter deduction without position hints

Prioritization Process

Post-v1: put the game in front of friends → ask which feature they want first → build that → repeat.